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36 UNIT 06 | The choice is yours Read the text about dog ownership in the UK. Some words are missing. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for each gap (1–10). Put a cross ( ) in the correct box. The first one (0) has been done for you. LANGUAGE IN USE 4 The British and their dogs The British defend their dogs as fiercely as they defend their children – sometimes, perhaps, with more (0) . We are celebrated the world over as a nation of dog-lovers, characterised as the Bulldog breed, and often accused (1) better at communicating affection to our dogs than we are to other human beings. What accounts for this great British love affair with dogs – and why, to narrow the focus, are dog-lovers so (2) to their chosen breeds? Perhaps it is about loyalty. The dog stands by its owner, to death and beyond (think of the hound howling at the graveyard gates), and the owner (3) his dog, in conflict or in conversation. That loyalty is surely rooted in the fact that a puppy or rescue dog (4) specially chosen – exercising more control than any parents have – as a new (5) to their family. With children one has only limited control over their inherited characteristics: it might be great if the child has his looks and her sense of humour, but what if it (6) out the other way around? A dog reflects our taste and announces to the world what kind of person we are. Sometimes the relationship is straightforward: a solid country lover will have a solid (7) dog – a labrador perhaps, while the urbanite might prefer something that looks good on a lap or fits neatly into a handbag, such as the of chihuahuas paraded by celebrities. Sometimes these allegiances are inherited, so you can meet Great Danes held in tiny urban apartments (8) “My parents were Great Dane people” – even though the parents farmed 1,000 acres in Lincolnshire and their offspring have a balcony the size of a handkerchief. It may be that the owners are repaying their pets’ (9) , for stickability is a prized canine characteristic. Psychologists suggest that this may be, on the dog’s part, no more than respect for the pack leader, but the owner sees the dog as their indefatigable ally, a speechless huggable buddy who will never criticise, cheat or (10) them and who in return expects only food, affection and exercise. Who could fail to defend such a friend? 0 A determination B determining C destination D destiny 1 A to be B of making C of being D to do 2 A associated B in love C hooked D attached 3 A cares B looks for C protects D saves 4 A has been B will not be C has not D had been 5 A member B part C child D addition 6 A turns B is C leaves D happens 7 A hunt B rural C kind D built 8 A due to B however C because D while 9 A faithfulness B faithless C faithful D faithlessness 10 A be left B fight for C leaving D abandon Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv